Federal Register #FAR Case 2026001

Proposed Overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by the FAR Council

This notice announces a proposed regulatory update by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) to overhaul the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): - Government Buyer: - Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) - Includes: Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Purpose and Scope: - Proposes amendments to the FAR to implement Executive Order 14275 - Aims to eliminate excessive acquisition regulations and streamline federal procurement processes - Revisions target FAR parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, 52, and 53 - Key Changes: - Simplifies regulatory language and reorganizes content - Removes non-essential provisions to reduce compliance burdens - Enhances contracting officers' discretion and promotes sound procurement practices - Notable Details: - No specific products, OEMs, or purchase quantities are involved - This is a regulatory update, not a solicitation for goods or services - Public comment is sought on the proposed changes

Description

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), consisting of OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA, is proposing amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 14275, which aims to eliminate excessive acquisition regulations and improve efficiency in federal procurement. The proposed rule includes revisions to FAR parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, 52, and 53, focusing on streamlining the FAR, simplifying language, and removing non-essential provisions. The overhaul seeks to enhance contracting officers' discretion, reduce compliance burdens, and promote sound procurement practices. Public comments are invited until July 23, 2026.

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